Straight Talk on Leadership with Dean Crisp

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Welcome to Straight Talk on Leadership where host, Dean Crisp, has a direct talk with listeners about a variety of leadership topics. The goal is simple, to help leaders become the best version of themselves and learn how to practically and effectively put their leadership into action. Dean is a former chief of police, best-selling author, speaker, and leadership coach. He is also the creator of Leaders Helping Leaders Network; you can learn more at: www.lhln.org 

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Episode 143: The Power of the Sticky Note

Apr 08 2024 41 mins  
On this episode, Dean is joined by, Mekenzie Craig, who is the Director of Operations / Marketing Director for LHLN. They discuss the importance of appreciation in the workplace and why it matters. They also discuss a few generational differences in how things are viewed and/or perceived.© 2024 Dean Crisp and LHLN (ALL RIGHTS RESERVED).

Episode 142: Achieving Your Goals for 2024

Jan 08 2024 33 mins  
The first of the year always propels us to set new (and sometimes old) goals. The problem with "resolutions" is that we can easily lose track if we do not find a way to create the momentum that will create the habits that help you achieve your goals. In this podcast, I breakdown my three P's of what it takes to create and build the momentum each of us needs to see ou

Episode 141: Being a Doer vs. a Feeler

Nov 27 2023 36 mins  
Dean is back on air with a podcast near and dear to his heart - how to be a doer and not a feeler. Too often, we wait for a "feeling" or a "motivation" to take action. Dean says each of us battles this in some aspect of our lives, but to be significant in any thing of importance, you have to learn to become a doer! Dean outlines the 6 things it takes to become a

Episode 140: Leadership: The Chick-fil-A Way - Embracing the New Generation of Leaders

Oct 23 2023 57 mins  
In a world where the hustle and bustle of daily life often takes precedence, it's a rare gem to come across a company that not only values its employees but also takes the time to pass along invaluable wisdom. Recently, I had the privilege of striking up a conversation with a young Chic Fil A employee while waiting in line at their counter. What I discovered in that brief enco

Episode 139: Broken Crayons Still Color

Oct 09 2023 34 mins  
In this episode, I use a quote from a student in our Master Leadership class to offer 7 tips on how to become more resilient as a leader. Everyone of us goes through personal and professional crises. It's the nature of human existence. Those of us who choose to be significant, tackle adversity head on and find ways to build your personal resilience. Dean talks about some of hi

Episode 138: Quiet Quitting

Sep 25 2023 30 mins  
A new phenomena called Quiet Quitting has been noticed since Covid19 in all industries, but the impact on law enforcement since the combined events of Covid and the anti-police protests of 2020 is having significant consequences for police and their effectiveness. In this episode, I define what quiet quitting is and what it looks like in policing especially. We then dive into the c

Episode 137: Leaders Are Dealers in Hope

Sep 15 2023 39 mins  
In this episode, Dean dives into what it means to provide hope to your people as a leader. When your people lose hope, they lose purpose and intent. As a leader, it is incumbent upon you to understand and see the need to provide hope to your employees. In doing so, your employees look toward the future and have a positive outlook on their job. Today's law enforcement professio

Episode 136: The Significant You (Part 2)

Aug 21 2023 41 mins  
This episode of Straight Talk on Leadership with Dean Crisp where Dean articulates his 10 tips for leaders to act significantly and, in the process, bulletproof their leadership in the process. Significant Leadership is the key to leading in today's workplace. It requires a Next Level of leadership that goes beyond the traditional model. It asks that Significant Leaders commit

Podcast 135: The Significant You (Part 1)

Aug 07 2023 46 mins  
The Significant You is a concept that can transform your leadership. It's a shift in your mindset with the goal that your actions dictate the kind of leadership you exude. When you lead with intention and connection, you focus on the most important things: providing clarity of purpose, providing direction and building resilience. When you do those things consistently, you crea

Episode 134: Emotional Regulation - Tips for Keeping Your Cool

Jul 24 2023 35 mins  
Dean dives into a topic that any leader or professional can learn from...the importance of emotional regulation. Taken from the concept of emotional intelligence, it's the ability to recognize your emotional triggers and tips on regulating your reaction. The ultimate goal of any professional is to manage one's emotions for maximum effectiveness in professional (and person